Mr Ian Kennedy
Qualifications
BMSc (Hons), MBChB, MD, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC number: 7266128
Practising since: 2012
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Hip surgery, Knee surgery
- Overview
About
Mr Ian W Kennedy is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacement, including complex revision surgery. He practices at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital.
Mr Kennedy graduated with first-class honours in Biomedical Science and a final year distinction in Medicine, and completed an MD researching stem-cell therapies to repair bone. An Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, he has published extensively and serves as Specialty Editor of the Bone & Joint Journal.
Mr Kennedy has undertaken advanced Fellowship training in Vancouver, an internationally recognised centre for complex joint replacement where he was trained by the President of the Hip Society, and the Endo-Klinik, Hamburg. This specialist training allows him to offer the latest techniques, including robot-assisted and complex reconstructive procedures.
He is Educational Chair of the Bone and Joint Infection Society and has received awards from the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, The Charnley Trust and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Mr Kennedy is passionate about clear communication and personalised care. He takes time to understand each patient’s goals, and focuses on helping people regain confidence and return to the activities they enjoy.
For more information, please visit Mr Kennedy's website.
Why patients choose Mr Kennedy:
- Recognised expert in complex and revision surgery
- Prestigious international fellowship training in the latest surgical techniques and technologies
- Multi-award winning surgeon
- Extensive research background ensures patients receive the latest evidence-based care
- Direct email access for follow up questions
- Highly rated by patients.
Please note Mr Kennedy does not see patients under 40 years old who are less likely to benefit from joint replacement.
Special interests
- Total hip replacement
- Total Knee replacement
- Robotic total hip replacement
- Robotic total knee replacement.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Ian Kennedy at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
- Robotic-assisted hip replacement
- Hip revision
- Hip replacement
Locations Mr Ian Kennedy works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Kennedy has authored around 40 publications, mainly in the highest impact orthopaedic journals, but also two book chapters. His work has been cited several hundred times.
As Specialty Editor of The Bone & Joint Journal, he decides which articles are scientifically rigorous enough to be published.
He also works with stem cell researchers at the University of Glasgow on pioneering approaches to bone repair.
His full list of publications can be found on his Google Scholar Profile.
Memberships
- British Hip Society
- European Hip Society
- Bone and Joint Infection Society
- Glasgow Orthopaedic Research Initiative
- British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
Other posts held
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer – University of Glasgow
Insurers Mr Ian Kennedy works with
Mr Ian Kennedy works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Allianz
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Healix
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Mr Ian Kennedy does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Ian Kennedy does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Ian Kennedy does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.